The crispness of this beautiful Vidal wine has a characteristic citrus element in the aroma and taste, as well as a light minerality. It produces an aromatic wine that is moderately dry and attractively fruity, reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc. A lovely, refreshing light white.
Our 2021 Viognier has beautiful aromas of honeysuckle and peach followed by a full-flavored mouthfeel accompanied by fresh, bright acidity. Expect tropical notes highlighted by grapefruit and pineapple. A medium bodied white wine with a balanced and sustaining finish. The perfect white wine to rescue your palate from the ordinary.
Duo is an incredible blend of two of our favorite white grapes, Viognier and Chardonnay. The result is a fruit driven wine with a beautiful aroma, notes of apple and tropical fruit and a full-flavored mouthfeel. It is well balanced with a great finish. Truly a delicious white wine.
This delightful white wine is NOT a white wine on training wheels, it has zippy acidity, flavors reminiscent of lemon zest and grapefruit and a wonderfully light, saline finish. A wine for serious white wine lovers. Pairs exceptionally well with white fish, seafood, light meats, and cheeses such as sharp cheddar, gouda, and salty feta. It also complements dishes with fresh green herbs like salsa verde or grilled vegetables. Truly a white wine with complexity and body.
This premium Chardonnay has been produced using the "Black Chardonnay" technique that purposely introduces oxygen to the juice or must prior to inoculation and fermentation. The resulting wine is delicate, incredibly smooth and full of flavor. It has a beautiful nose with notes of mango, peach and lemon zest. Perfect for both sipping and pairing with food. Truly a match made in heaven when served with roast chicken or dishes with white sauce.
The "1734" is a fruit forward red that is silky and soft with bold flavor and a velvety mouthfeel. Layers of fresh dark fruit and subtle spice notes keep it both interesting and delicious. With a smooth, lasting finish this easy drinking red will be a favorite for sipping on its own or pairing with food. A truly versatile wine.
This beautiful red blend of 67% Malbec and 33% Norton features rich fruit flavors with low, supple tannins. Goes well with beef, lamb and grilled foods, but will not overwhelm poultry and fish. Truly an all-purpose red wine.
Made in an old world style, our Cabernet Sauvignon is a medium bodied red with rich fruit flavors highlighted by notes of leather and smoke. Its velvety dryness is perfectly balanced by its acidity. A beautifully made red wine. Pairs well with red meats, grilled foods, and dark chocolate.
Swirl the glass and enjoy the aroma! On the palate the fruit flavor is surrounded by full, fluffy tannin while the firm mouth feel holds it all together. A real red lovers wine. The perfect partner for red meat dishes. Pairs well with steak, rack of lamb and any seared red meat dishes.
This 2019 version of our signature Bordeaux blend features equal parts Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Verdot and Merlot. This elegant red wine is rich, complex, and beautifully layered. With 16 months in toasted french oak, 33% of it new oak, you will get notes of vanilla and smoke. The perfect balance of tannin and acidity make it perfect for pairing with a wide range of dishes. A sumptuous finish makes this wine a Virginia classic.
This incredible red blend is smooth and fruit forward. Notes of cherry and raspberry are beautifully balanced by its spot on acidity. The wine has a wonderful fragrance and satisfying mouth-feel. With 50% Norton, 25% Petite Verdot and 25% Tannat this lovely wine truly shows the potential of Norton/Vinifera blends. And because it is half Norton it is quite healthy, Norton contains an unusually high concentration of anti oxidants making it the most healthy of all red wines.
This beautiful blend is truly opulence in a bottle. Its fruit forward character marries with its velvety tannins to produce a smooth, yet boldly flavored red wine. Aged in French oak the resulting barrel notes give it complexity and depth. The blend of 67% Petite Verdot along with 33% Tannat make a wine that is outstanding when paired with food but also shines when served alone.
Few wines lend themselves to bourbon barrel ageing as well as Norton. The incredible fruit flavor of the grape marries with the light bourbon flavor offered by the barrel producing a beautifully balanced wine that is rich and sumptuous. With just enough bourbon influence to make it a beautiful red sipper it is also subtle enough to pair with food. Dark chocolate and smoked gouda cheese are two great pairings for this incredible red.
This beautiful red wine features wonderful aromas, bright red berry notes and a nice finish. Solid tannins and acidity make it a perfect wine for pairing with fatty foods such as lamb chops and beef. A truly incredible wine.
The nose of this 65% Merlot, 35% Cab Franc blush is very fruity with the fragrance of ripe red fruit bursting through. The wine exhibits flavors that are reminiscent of fresh raspberries with a smooth finish. It is lightly sweet with about two and a half percent residual sugar. Pairs well with goat cheese and other picnic favorites.
Both delicious and unusual, this is a bird of a different feather. The 2022 "Cher Ami" is a fortified cherry wine. Not your typical "fruit wine", it has light tannins, a delightful nose and incredible flavor. It is NOT a super sweet dessert wine, it has just enough sweetness to balance the 16% alcohol making it a great everyday drinker. A friend to all chocolate you will find a glass of it perfect for your after work "unwind time".
Our 2022 "Laranja" (Portuguese for orange), is a sherry style wine produced using 100% Viognier. Carbonically macerated (something rarely done with whites) and then fermented on the skins to produce an "Orange Style" wine, it is then aged for 9 months on new American oak. It is fortified with clear brandy to 17% ABV. The wine offers notes of caramel and nuts with a velvety mouthfeel. Both delicious and unusual!
The 2021 Bucknell Manor" is a fortified red table wine, not an aperitif. It has about a third of the sweetness of a sweet port style wine making it a great everyday drinker. Carbonically macerated and aged in bourbon barrels for 19 months it is then fortified with clear, unflavored brandy to 19.5% alcohol by volume. The resulting flavor profile combines red fruit with the deep, warming notes you would associate with distilled spirits. Perfect with chocolate, smoked cheeses and a good cigar.
Vinocello is a beautiful, lemon enhanced "Kiss of wine". Refreshing, crisp and clean it is perfect mixed in sparkling water, shaken into cocktails or as a stand alone drink. Serve this fresh and fragrant wine before dinner, with dessert or as a nightcap! This 20% ABV wine is the wine equivalent of Limoncello. Sold in a 500ml bottle.
"Chat Petillant"! is an incredible sparkling chardonnay that was done in the "méthode traditionnelle", where a secondary fermentation takes place in the bottle, creating its bubbles. This amazingly delicious wine is perfect for any special occasion, or as a daily drinker to reward yourself after a long day of dealing with life.
"Evelyn", our Traditional Method sparkling Reisling, is truly an incredible wine. Perfect for all occasions it is at home celebrating our most important events, anniversaries and birthdays AND just as comfortable being a daily drinker to wind down with after work.
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